C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。

C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

要塞, 防衛拠点

Meaning

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

Example

The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.

その城は敵の攻撃に対する要塞として立っていました。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定する

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

会議の時間と場所を指定してください。

C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー

Meaning

A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.

Example

The theater has a repertory of classic plays.

劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。

C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害な; 中傷的な

Meaning

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

Example

He spread malign rumors about his colleague.

彼は同僚について有害な噂を広めました。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。

B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港

Meaning

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Example

Ports improve maritime trade.

港は海上貿易を改善します。

C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興

Meaning

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

Example

The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.

コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる

Meaning

to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something

Example

The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.

暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

オートミール

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

彼女は毎朝、朝食にオートミールを一杯食べます。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

ナレーション

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

映画のナレーションは有名な俳優によって行われました。

B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

部族の

Meaning

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

Example

The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.

部族コミュニティは何世代にもわたりその文化を守り続けてきました。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

目立つ方法で飾る

Meaning

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

Example

The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.

チームのロゴは彼らのユニフォームに鮮明に表示されていました。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的

Meaning

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

Example

The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.

僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。

C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩

Meaning

a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers

Example

The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.

その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償

Meaning

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Example

The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.

保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不変の

Meaning

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Example

The laws of physics are considered immutable.

物理法則は不変と見なされます。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。

C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

壮大な; 有名な;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

その夕焼けは絶対に壮大でした。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

検査官

Meaning

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

Example

The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.

検査官はレストランのキッチンを衛生基準に従って慎重に確認しました。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

しっかり; 強く

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

ロープをしっかり持って、落ちないようにします。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された

Meaning

shortened by cutting off a part; cut short

Example

The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.

会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

きれいで整理された; よく整理された; 丁寧に作られた

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

彼女の部屋はいつもきれいで整理整頓されています。

C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ

Meaning

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

Example

The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.

カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

一見, 見た目では静か

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は一見静かだった。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋調査

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋調査によって理想的なケーブルルートが特定された。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

魅力的に

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

その部屋は柔らかい照明と植物で魅力的に飾られていた。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。

C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

派手な, 目立つ

Meaning

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

Example

He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.

彼は市街地を派手なスポーツカーで走った。

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

顕著な

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

彼はコミュニティの中で著名なリーダーです。

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

木こりは木を切るために斧を振った。

A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合された

Meaning

consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings

Example

The audience had mixed reactions to the film.

観客は映画に対して混合した反応を示しました。

B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸せ

Meaning

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

Example

The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落

Meaning

moral corruption; wickedness

Example

The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.

その映画は腐敗した社会の道徳的堕落を描いています。

C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

タグボート

Meaning

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

Example

The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.

タグボートは巨大な船を安全に港に案内しました。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

境界

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

川が境界を示します。

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

依存する / 代表団

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

出席は事前登録に依存しています。 / 学生の代表団が会議に出席しました。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

事務所/機関

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅行局は彼らが休暇の計画を立てるのを手伝った。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐敗

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府は公共のオフィスでの腐敗と戦うためのキャンペーンを開始しました。

A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

地球; 土;

Meaning

the planet on which we live; the ground or soil

Example

The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.

宇宙飛行士たちは軌道上から地球を見ることができました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

その決定は世間で不人気だった。

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

包帯

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。

C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

有害な

Meaning

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example

The factory released noxious fumes into the air.

工場は空気中に有害な煙を放出した。

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

もし～でない限り

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

雨が止まない限り、私たちは行きません。

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。

C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

髑髏

Meaning

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

Example

The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.

海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

Example

The Persian language has a rich literary history.

ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物

Meaning

a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash

Example

She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.

彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。

C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田園

Meaning

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Example

They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.

彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。

C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う

Meaning

Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective

Example

The baby is sucking on a pacifier.

赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ！(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

ハ！君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

さくらんぼ

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

彼女は庭の木から新鮮なさくらんぼを摘んだ。

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

組織的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

彼は会社の組織構造を改善するために働いています。

C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

穀物倉庫

Meaning

A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain

Example

The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.

農民たちは村の穀物倉庫に収穫物を保管しました。

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

店は美しい陶器の壺と鉢を展示していました。

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

百

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

ホールには百人の学生がいます。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。

C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる

Meaning

reluctant or unwilling to do something

Example

She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.

Example

The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.

C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学

Meaning

the science or art of teaching

Example

He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.

彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

変更する

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

計画を変更して、詳細を追加する必要があります。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

理不尽な

Meaning

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

Example

The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.

マネージャーは理不尽な要求をした。

C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉

Meaning

Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.

Example

The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.

薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。

B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案

Meaning

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

Example

Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.

プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷に

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

囚人たちは看守に残酷に扱われた。

C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

傾く

Meaning

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

Example

She is inclined to agree with the proposal.

彼女は提案に賛成する傾向があります。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能

Meaning

capable of being corrected or cured

Example

The mistake was serious but still remediable.

その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

古くなった / 色あせた

Meaning

worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original

Example

The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.

ショッピングワーンの靴は割引価格で販売されました。

C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える

Meaning

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Example

They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.

彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。

A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

家

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

彼女は長い旅の後、やっと家に帰りました。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

無神経な

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

彼の無神経なコメントは彼女を深く傷つけました。

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。

C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪

Meaning

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness

Example

The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.

陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

鏡を壊すと7年間の不運を招く、これは一般的な迷信です。

C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts

Example

He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.

C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

Example

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

呼び起こす

Meaning

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

Example

The music was evocative of her childhood memories.

その音楽は彼女の子供時代の記憶を呼び起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

fret

心配する

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

Example

Don't fret about the exam results.

試験結果について心配しないでください。

A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い

Meaning

having great weight; intense or severe

Example

The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.

重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。

C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

砂利

Meaning

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

Example

The driveway was covered with gravel.

ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

軌道

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

衛星は予定された軌道に沿って飛行した。

C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

復号

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

ハッカーは分類されたデータの復号を試みました。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン

Meaning

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

Example

Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.

ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。

A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

除いて

Meaning

not including; other than

Example

Everyone was invited except John.

全員が招待されましたが、ジョンを除いて。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

控えめな; 内向的な

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

彼女はかなり控えめで、会議ではあまり話しません。